Big-name brands support Texas politicians

October 12, 2012 |Compiled by Dana Guthrie

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Blue Bell Ice Cream

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Blue Bell Creameries was not named in the Forbes analysis, but fec.gov lists three Texas Republicans who have received contributions from the company PAC in the last two years. Gov. Rick Perry received $5,000 in 2011 but suspended his campaign for the presidential nomination. His term as governor ends in 2014. The company also supported Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, who lost his bid for a U.S. Senate seat in the 2012 Republican primary. U.S. Rep. Bill Flores (R-Bryan) also received a contribution. Credit: Blue Bell Ice Cream

Blue Bell Ice Cream

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Blue Bell Creameries was not named in the Forbes analysis, but fec.gov lists three Texas Republicans who have received contributions from the company PAC in the last two years. Gov. Rick Perry received $5,000 in 2011 but suspended his campaign for the presidential nomination. His term as governor ends in 2014. The company also supported Lt. Governor David Dewhurst, who lost his bid for a U.S. Senate seat in the 2012 Republican primary. U.S. Rep. Bill Flores (R-Bryan) also received a contribution. Credit: Blue Bell Ice Cream